On May 29, Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong Director-General of the Department of Disease Control give an interview about the disease situationSmallpox in Thailandthat now monkeypox in Thailand No patient found Only those who were suspected, but only the results of laboratory tests. both from the Department of Medical Sciences and Chulalongkorn Hospital confirmed that it was not chickenpox as a herpes infection Currently in the treatment of rash at Bamrasnaradura Institute. Expect to go home in 1-2 days.
“Since Thailand has started screening for monkeypox in Thailand since May 24, 2022, now there are 3 cases in this category, but the results from 2 labs confirm that it’s not, which on 30 May. July 2022, the Epidemiology Division will release the information again. Dr. Opas said
Dr. Opas said that international disease control checkpoints The Department of Disease Control has screened and educated travelers. Because this disease will see symptoms Clearly, when there is a rash, blisters, when found, need to investigate the disease. However, preliminary data found Infection is not as easy as COVID-19. because you have to touch really closely It is expected that it will not cause problems, but will not be careless. because the country has been opened People come in, people come out. Therefore, those who are suspicious should seek immediate medical attention.
Reporters reported that The global situation of smallpox since 7 May 2022, when the first case in In non-endemic countries, as of May 28, 2022, a total of 484 cases (53 increase), 401 confirmed cases (69 increase) and 83 suspected cases, were reported in all non-endemic countries as of May 28, 2022. Cases (decreased by 16) in 27 countries (up 1 country), with the top five countries with the highest cases being Spain 139 (29%), England 101 (21%), Portugal 74 (15%). 63 Canadians (13%) and 21 Germans (4%).
The new country in which cases have been found are Iran. Epidemiological data on the global situation.
